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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1888
Page
3
Notice announces order nisi on sales and a winter opening purchase special. Citizens are advised of the procedure and timing for bids, with details on the governing authority and the sale terms to be observed. The notice emphasizes compliance and provides contact points for interested bidders.
Narrow report covers public sal for Mr G B Foor pioneer at his residence near Ely, plus a fishing and hunting trip from Rupena and a Dunkare Love Feast at Malow Braceb. Includes Catholic ceremonies in Cumberland with Cardinal, bishops, and parish activities, and a note on the Cardinal’s mining region visit.
Garroth county Cullings to J Willett and family relocate to Baltimore. Helterbrick of Rehoboth buys 130 acre farm in Janeytown district Garroth at 39.85 per acre. Elisa Strasburger of Westminster reserves in Baltimore. Mrs Farrar and Chas Bellow visit D L Farrar’s family in Westminster. Mrs Alfred S Benington dies suddenly aged about 35.
Boston financiers A W Hayes and W E Pearson pushed the Cumberland street railway plans at a Saturday special session, seeking tax relief for three years. The council postponed until November 5 to act in its first regular meeting. The company lists officers including A W Hayes W E Pearson W B Fink and Geo Reinhard with stock at 75000 dollars and 190 dollars a share, pledging three track rules to cover streets from Centre to Wineow with routes through multiple streets.
The October official reports show export earnings retreating with breadstuffs and cotton leading declines while imports remain pressured. Market observers note subdued demand, higher prices in New York versus Liverpool, and cautious activity in commodities, currencies, and rail steel as speculative funds dominate liquidity amid a fragile trade outlook.
Evening open air meets at the Square Corner led by Capis Smyth of Baltimore and Braz ie of Havre de Grace. An indoor meeting will be conducted at the barracks tonight with Yeoy leading.
Mr Joseph M Muller sold his walking driving horse to Joseph E Roelkey for 300 dollars. Stolen hats recovered. suspects not named. Sheriff Benner reports 25 glass ballot boxes arrived from F X Garter Baltimore for Nov 6 election. Frederick millinery opening Oct 25 26 1883 by Mantz at 5 North Market Street.
A. L. Burt publishes Horatio Alger Jr s The Errand Boy the fourteenth Boys Home Library tale at 25 cents from Beekman Street New York The review praises Alger s clean tone and strong boys full of pluck noting the series high class stories at a cheap price and its success in this era.
Hotel arrivals since yesterday noon list guests at Crt. Hotel G P Lethe Derry Pa AC Rigmey CH Ulrich WD Dorsey Butte RV L Dew RL Miller Wack BA Richmond Cumberland H EK Douglas Hegerstown W D Snyder Paresants CENTRAL HOTEL J G Lynn Cumberland 3 G Springer TH Hog W J Freerick W T Cow man W H Sanson Bato D W Sol then E Fieg T M uller Pa L Es McComes Hagerstown county CARLIN HOUSE J March Pe A G Welty New York J ui ¢ Smith New Windsor B Reuter Batto 3 B Cummings Boston W W Woods St. Louis J G Reed New Jersey county 63.
The Rev. Dr. J. P. Miller preached on United Brethrenism at the Ssiem United Brethren Church in Baltimore. He outlined the church's origins in 1700 with founder Rev. William Otterbein, noted 2000 ministers and 200,000 members, 350 churches, 256,000 Sunday-school participants, and described Armenian theology, a balanced ministry and lay power, episcopal style without formal bishops, simple worship, and the church’s temperance and anti-slavery actions.
The October crop report notes unusual corn surplus in the South with poor quality due to wet weather and moisture injuries in Texas. It cites varied winter and spring wheat averages across many states, with some regions reporting high yields while others lag. Overall, the report blames careless farming methods for lower yields and emphasizes that better results are possible.
Personal and pertinent notes include John Digas receiving expansion of a pension, Maggie Troxell traveling to Wilkesbarre to study at a German Convent, and Lt. Wilcot visiting from the United States Army. Frank Mantz returns home after a road accident claim, while Cumberlands Valley Railroad craftsman Moberly works at Fountain Mills painting a Methodist church.
Yesterday and today were set aside by the American Sunday School Institute of the Episcopal Church as days of intercession and prayer for Sunday schools. At All Saints Chapel this evening at five o'clock Rev. Oborne Ingle led a brief service with the officers and teachers of the school.
Frederick mechanics repair storm damage on farms and homes including a tin roof on Geo L Cramer residence. Fourteen fence panels near the reservoir and part of a house were blown down. Middletown valley suffered uprooted trees and destroyed fences. A burglary at North Market Street warehouse left a broken window and forced shutter, with uncertainties about items taken as the store room was set ablaze.
The funeral of the late Robert Gor such of Liberty was held at 10:30 in the morning in Baltimore with interment at Mt Olivet.
Mrs E Edridge unveils hassed bockets and bead gear in new fall winter styles this week. Approaching nuptials invitees include Mr Barry Mienuei of Washington DC and Mrs Naume Lochner of this city, with the wedding set for October 31 in this city.
Pe Hukager reports Mr. Geo Sobell of South e reet sustained a cut on his right hand while cleaning a cutter. The injury occurred a day or two ago and left the hand quite sore.
An early 20th century praise note lauds the Frederick Daily News as a bold, enterprising Western Maryland paper. It highlights its independence in politics, strong localized coverage, and esteemed role in the city’s professional and civic life.
Howard county couple Mies Elcibeta Curtiss and Joshua Dorsey wed in Laurel and travel to their new home near Herbery. A large Democratic rally and pole raising in Coolsville, with speakers from Baltimore and Hayward counties, followed by memorial activities at Court Street Lutheran Church. The service remembered elders I P Suman and Card Framer, highlighting piety and long church ties. Rev D Dibbs led the ceremony. Memorials also noted the death of Rev Bo M Schmacker and the introduction of new unified services across the Lutheran churches. A memorial site near Kregerstown may be marked for a historic church site once located twelve miles north of Frederick.
The column notes J. D. Hane recovering from vertigo with enough improvement yesterday to be up briefly. A. Q. McCardell, who was ill for the latter part of the week, shows signs of returning to activity.
Marriage cards announce the union of Ww. L Smith of the vicinity to Mise Stasdagger of Mr and Ms Shom sj Harey. The ceremony is set at the bride’s residence Parse Mesourr on Wednesday the 24th inst at 6 26 p.m. Also announced is the nuptials of Ida Y daughter of Mr John Lamer and Mr Samuel T Beetton of Asion Bridge, to be performed tomorrow evening by Elder Solomon Stover of Unintown.
The Democratic State Reunion under the State Central Committee will be held at Pen Maron Friday November 2 with trains from Baltimore Hagerstown Williamsport Waynesboro Chambersburg Frederick and Shippensburg. President Cleveland expected among guests as diners open at noon. Special trains will return attendees to their homes after the event seating for 5000 at Pen Mar with tickets available this week from committee rooms and Crescent club.
A large Republican gathering was held in Boone bere, with a parade led by local bands and a post-parade crowd at the Commercial Hotel. Hon Geo L Weilington spoke on tariff policy praising L EB MeComus, who also spoke and drew cheers. Earlier, M G Urner and Larry M Ciabaugh addressed supporters at Lib erty, with Digsville and O1f Field bands in attendance.
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